The Pat Chat

The long awaited return of THE PAT CHAT! This week, noted Transformers nerd Kara returns to talk about the recently released compendium hardcovers from Skybound and Image! Plus, lots of Disneyland talk, what we've been up to in recent months, and a bit of chatter about those Avengers: Doomsday teasers. We will be operating on a bi-weekly release schedule, and I'm aware that my audio is not super great, that should be dealt with in a few episodes. Thank you! Find Kara at I Read Comic Books!  Cover art from this episode is taken from the cover of Transformers #5 by MD Bright. Opening music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Closing music by the Revengineers. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Kori, our announcer on Instagram. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

This week, Pat welcomes long time friend and Editor in Chief of PopHeist, Brett White!  We spend a great deal of time talking about G.I. Joe, the brilliance and the absurdity of the characters and their lore. We also talk about Brett's figure collecting, his long running X-Men fandom, and the origins behind PopHeist. Plus, Brett talks about his drag alter ego: Barb Hardly! We discuss the origin, the preparation, and what type of feelings Barb inspires in him.  A really fun chat, so give it a listen!  Here is a sampling of Brett's work on PopHeist: https://popheist.com/gi-joe-casting-call https://popheist.com/top-10-marvel-legends-of-2024 https://popheist.com/heist-guide-x-men-where-to-start https://popheist.com/gi-joe-action-figure-collecting-grieving-is-half-the-battle   Check out Brett as Barb in these video links: https://www.youtube.com/@barbhardly https://youtu.be/iNBJh84lhio?si=adWaqlhZTExCX2EW https://youtu.be/UnFyz-l0D8M?si=zOedvsMtMvizSWBn Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Kori, our announcer on Instagram. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

This week: the return of Lan Pitts! We catch up on what we've been up to since his appearance on episode 2. We talk about the joys and the sadness behind making comics, Pat's newfound love for TMNT comics, some Marvel Snap talk, and of course, we talk about Lan's various projects and how he slipped in a 60's Batman reference in conversation with Rosamund Pike. And of course, some wrestling talk!  Lan's Instagram: @lanpitts. Lan's Toy Instagram: @landroidsdungeon Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Kori, our announcer on Instagram. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.  

This week, Pat welcome Justin and Alicia of The X-Wife podcast! We talk about our love of the Krakoan Era of X-Men and how it served as a gateway for Alicia to become a long term reader of comics. We talk about the books we are enjoying, podcasting, the end of the Krakoan era, and of course, Alicia's cosplay adventures. The X-Wife Podcast on Linktree: thexwifepodcast The X-Wife Podcast on Instagram: @thexwifepodcast  Alicia's Instagram: @wildermoves Justin's Instagram: @thatsjustwild Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Kori, our announcer on Instagram. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

Today, on a very special Pat Chat: Mike and Kara return to chat about what we've all been reading! Pat shares what mutant comic he's been reading lately, Kara talks about collecting hardcovers, and Mike keeps the recommendations coming. Plus, we talk about the 10th anniversary of the I READ COMIC BOOKS podcast, as Mike recounts how the show began, how Kara got involved, and we talk about their special project: an anniversary zine featuring an amazing collection of artists! You can make this Zine happen by checking out their Kickstarter, linked below! A really fun show, so give it a listen!  Totally Not a Cult: An Anthlogy Zine Curated by IRCB: Totally Not a Cult Zine The I Read Comic Books Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ircbpodcast Mike on Instagram: @MikeRapin I Read Comic Books Podcast: https://ircbpodcast.com/ IRCB on Instagram: @IRCBpodcast Mike on Substack: Attempting to Code  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Kori, our announcer on Instagram. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

This week, Arune Singh, VP of Editorial at Skybound Entertainment joins Pat to talk about the Energon Universe. We chop it up about our favorite Transformers and Joes, and talk about his long career within the comics industry. From CBR, to Marvel, and now Skybound, Arune has seen the biz from many perspectives and has gained a lot of friends from the experience. We talk about how one never truly leaves the industry. We also talk about recent experiences during the California fires of early 2025 and talk about the things that matter the most.  The Skybound Website: https://www.skybound.com/  Arune on Instagram: @arunesingh  Arune on Bluesky: arunesingh.bsky.social  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Kori, our announcer on Instagram. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

This week on The Pat Chat: streamer The AnarChristie joins Pat to catch up on some major life changes they've gone through since we last hung out. She talks about her life journey and discovering her true self, leading up to transitioning...and how Arcane played a role in it. We talk about comics, streaming, and of course, Arcane. Bluesky: @theanarchristie Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theanarchristie Christie's Stream Schedule: Wednesday: 7:30 pm EST Saturday: 3:00pm EST Sundays: 7:30 pm EST Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this week's Pat Chat, the Krakoan Exports crew of Patrick, Kori and Mike reunite to put the old show to rest. We talk about why we ended the show, talk about Krakoa and how it affected us. I'm still feeling a bit bitter about it ending, myself, but this is the show where I put those feelings to rest as well. Plus, we talk about what we are currently enjoying.  A fun chat, as always. Kori on BlueSky: @Zombilicious  Kori on Instagram: @zombilicious Mike on BlueSky: @TheFurthOne   Mike's comic:   No Going Back Patrick on BlueSky: @plagua Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky. 

On this week's Pat Chat: artist Ryan Oakley! We talk about her beginnings as an artist and how she broke into the comics and convention scene. We then get into her influences, and what made her fell in love with the medium. We also talk about a few things she wished to accomplish in comics. A really fun chat with a fantastic artist, who I'm sure you'll be hearing more from in the future. Check out Ryan's social media, her portfolio and buy her work on Linktree: @RyanOakleyArt  Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.  Episode was originally recorded in late November, 2024.

On this week's Pat Chat: WFMU DJ Strong Style Chris Crash FM chats with me about pro wrestling, punk music, and comic books. We also talk about playlists and mix CDs, retro video games, and muse about the brilliance of Tomohiro Ishii, who is pretty much a human version of a Geodude. And of course, we talk about Masahiro Chono. A lot. Check out Chris' various playlists for WFMU: WFMU: Strong Style Chris Crash  Chris on Instagram: @chriscrashfm Music for the show by Sleepy Sword. Graphics designed by Turn On Red. Follow Pat on Instagram and Bluesky.  Episode was originally recorded in late November, 2024.